The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America said it has asked U.S. Customs and Border Protection to revoke or modify a number of long-standing rules interpretations regarding safeguards for protection of confidential customer information. The group, which represents about 850 trade intermediaries, says the rules are too strict and hinder the development of business relationships. A number of CBP rulings the last decade have interpreted federal code governing customs brokers as precluding brokers from disclosing basic client information to any third party, including affiliated businesses without first obtaining a confidentiality waiver from the importer. The NCBFAA argued in a letter to ...